Icing Eyelid to Help Heal After Eyelid Surgery?

June 15, 2009
Asked By:sukstar in 07066

For how long (days) after lower eyelid surgery should I ice to speed up the recovery? I know it takes time but I'm getting a little frustrated because while I appear to be healing quickly in that I'm barely bruised, on day 4 I seem to have no swelling left except for that annoying "puff" that prompted me to get the surgery in the first place. Does ice make a difference after the initial few days? Thanks.

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November 29, 2016

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery

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Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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November 29, 2016

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Recovery

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Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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November 28, 2018

Answer: Ice after surgery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 28, 2018

Answer: Ice after surgery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2018

Answer: Icing definitely helps

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2018

Answer: Icing definitely helps

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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